The Eye Institute

The Eye Institute TEI, since opening its doors in 1978, has been a valuable vision care resource for Philadelphia and
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Thyroid eye disease may occur in patients who already know they have thyroid disease, or it may be the first sign of Gra...
01/21/2026

Thyroid eye disease may occur in patients who already know they have thyroid disease, or it may be the first sign of Graves’ disease or hyperthyroidism. Eye symptoms can range from mild to severe but only 10-20% of patients have this sight-threatening disease.

If you are experiencing any of these symptoms or are concerned about your eye health, call 215.276.6111 to make an appointment at The Eye Institute.

See why our patients choose The Eye Institute for all of their eyecare needs!Call 215.276.6111 to schedule your appointm...
01/20/2026

See why our patients choose The Eye Institute for all of their eyecare needs!

Call 215.276.6111 to schedule your appointment today.

01/17/2026

When it comes to conjunctivitis, there are a subset of sexually transmitted infections. One type of bacterial infection that affects the eye is gonorrhea.

All clinical facilities will be closed Monday, January 19th in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We will open wi...
01/16/2026

All clinical facilities will be closed Monday, January 19th in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We will open with normal operating hours on Tuesday, January 20th.

Many have named Ozempic, a well-known GLP-1 medication, the “miracle drug” for its astounding ability to help patients l...
01/15/2026

Many have named Ozempic, a well-known GLP-1 medication, the “miracle drug” for its astounding ability to help patients lose weight and better control their diabetes. But recent studies report visual side effects, which have the eye care world wondering if GLP-1s are a little too good to be true.

Read more: https://ow.ly/jjYs50XXijx

In conjunction with students from Drexel's College of Medicine, representatives from The Eye Institute volunteered at th...
01/12/2026

In conjunction with students from Drexel's College of Medicine, representatives from The Eye Institute volunteered at the LightHouse Women & Children's Center this past Saturday. Dr. Scombordi and student doctors conducted 11 vision screenings and provided 9 pairs of glasses.

01/12/2026

Meet Alena Hackett, clinical community outreach coordinator at The Eye Institute of Drexel University. From collaborating with community leaders to ensuring that underserved youth have access to vision care, Alena’s goal is to serve patients and engage with our community.

Read more about Alena’s impact in the latest issue of Pulse: https://bit.ly/4j5vMss

01/10/2026

When it comes to conjunctivitis, there are a subset of sexually transmitted infections. One type of bacterial infection that affects the eye is chlamydia.

Glaucoma is an eye disease that causes progressive and irreversible damage to the optic nerve, which is the nerve that c...
01/09/2026

Glaucoma is an eye disease that causes progressive and irreversible damage to the optic nerve, which is the nerve that connects your eye to your brain. Without treatment, glaucoma can lead to severe vision loss and blindness.

The best way to protect your vision is with annual comprehensive eye exams - schedule one with The Eye Institute today!

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1200 W Godfrey Avenue
Philadelphia, PA
19141

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 9pm
Wednesday 8am - 9pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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Clear Choice for Vision Care

The Eye Institute has been a valuable vision care resource for Philadelphia and the Delaware Valley since opening its doors in 1978. As the clinical practice of the Salus University Pennsylvania College of Optometry (PCO), TEI employs a multidisciplinary approach- with optometrists, ophthalmologists, opticians, optometric technicians, optometric interns (trainees) and other health care professionals working together in order to provide comprehensive vision care for nearly 50,000 patients annually.